The average train between Rotherham and Congleton takes 3h and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham to Congleton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Rotherham and Congleton. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Congleton at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rotherham to Congleton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Congleton station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Rotherham to Congleton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Rotherham to Congleton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Congleton station.
Book your Rotherham to Congleton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Rotherham and Congleton is 64.2 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Congleton via Sheffield and Stockport in around 2h 33m.